Compulsion Games' buyout is complete, so now Microsoft won't get a cut if you buy South of Midnight

South of Midnight was one of 2025's seemingly innumerable highlights—in their 83% review , evergreen writer Andrea Shearon called it "a Deep South delight drenched in superstition and pain." If you've been holding off but nonetheless rooting for the award-winning studio behind it, Compulsion Games, now's a great time to dive in: it's independent again after

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  3. Compulsion Games: From Acquired to Independent Studio: Compulsion Games, known for its unique narrative-driven titles, has recently transitioned from being an Xbox Game Studio back to an independent developer.

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